Nicki Minaj fans in Manchester were left disappointed after her scheduled gig at the Co-op Live arena was abruptly canceled.
The American rapper was detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on suspicion of drug possession and fined 350 euros before being allowed to continue her journey.
The unexpected arrest caused Minaj to miss her performance in Manchester, leaving approximately 20,000 fans waiting in the arena for her appearance. Fans like Imogen Pope and Ellis Day expressed their frustration after spending money on tickets and taking time off work to attend the event, only to be informed of the last-minute cancellation.
Despite the disappointment, some fans, like Shaz Shah, emphasized that the issue was beyond Minaj’s control and should not be blamed on the artist. The Co-op Live arena faced criticism for the lack of communication and transparency regarding the postponement, with attendees questioning why the decision was not made earlier in the day.
Minaj took to social media to apologize to her fans for the inconvenience and promised to announce a rescheduled date with an added bonus for ticket holders. The promoters, Live Nation, issued a statement expressing their disappointment over the cancellation and assuring fans that the show would be rescheduled.
The incident at the Co-op Live arena is the latest in a series of problems faced by the new venue, which has encountered delays and technical issues resulting in the postponement or relocation of several concerts.
Despite the setbacks, fans remain hopeful for a rescheduled performance by Nicki Minaj in Manchester and look forward to a successful continuation of her tour in Birmingham, London, Glasgow, and beyond.
